Meet Our Instructor: Barbara Raleigh
The New York Jewelry Design Institute is proud to have Barbara Raleigh share her expertise of enameling techniques that have been used throughout history...
Our Students Just Can’t Get Enough of NYJDI Courses
Whether your goal is to learn new skills, transform your career, launch your own jewelry line or to work within the jewelry design industry, we’ve created a variety of classes to fit your needs.
The Lost Art of Gouache Watercolor Painting & The Importance of a Jewelry Designer’s Creative Process
Previously considered a lost art, designers have been rediscovering gouache (“goo + AASH”) painting.
Exploring the Evolution of Jewelry Throughout The Years
From shells, pebbles and fishbones to precious metals, jewelry was utilized to decorate the body during a variety of rituals and ceremonies. Over the decades, the materials and designs of jewelry have evolved.
Live Colorfully: The Key to Creating Powerful Jewelry
Color is such a pivotal piece of designing jewelry that’s both aesthetically pleasing and captures the attention of prospective buyers.
The Future of Jewelry is Bright: How Covid is changing the face of jewelry manufacturing for good
With the spread of the coronavirus, came a whirlwind of unanticipated implications for small and independent businesses. Along with the [...]